Sol Star Profile

From Wikipedia: Solomon “Sol” Star (John Hawkes) is Seth Bullock’s best friend and partner in the hardware business and the only Jew in camp. He is from Vienna, Austria. Imperturbable and sensible, Sol has become a rising force in the camp; originally seeing the potential wealth in providing tools to the mass of prospectors in Deadwood, the second season sees Sol set his sights on forming the first bank in Deadwood alongside Alma Garret. Though mocked by Swearengen at every turn for his being Jewish, particularly during the initial phase of buying the future site of the Bullock and Star hardware from the saloon owner, Sol never rose to the bait; showing not only his business acumen but his level headedness against his friend’s occasionally rash nature. Though he seems meek in nature, he has proven to be capable of standing up for himself when provoked… Read More